Richard Degenhardt was an extraordinary and thoughtful soul. His love of nature and family were his driving forces in life. A private man of few words and strong conviction, he loved with his whole heart. He was always helping those in need, often giving the shirt off his back so that others would not go without. His passion in life was healing, hunting and fishing. His smile was never bigger than when he was on a lake. He will be deeply missed by so many. He is survived by his daughter Leah Degenhardt, granddaughter Lilea Miflin, his mother and brother Jeanne and Chris Degenhardt; cousins Monique, Paul and Louis Varsames, Tashia and Bella Winstanley, Livy Luongo and David Hayes and finally, where he spent most of his days, with his fiancé Misty Cassell. Richard will be remembered fondly by the people whose lives he touched, and the love he so graciously shared.

A memorial service is being planned and will be announced later.